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LM03 WYD

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,044 mi
Last recorded75,044 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 WYD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 75,044 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 75,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,559 miles

parking brake effort just meeting legal requirment

uneveny worn/ centre wearing low!

Pass 24 Jul 2017 68,183 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 60,947 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 54,448 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 54,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 49,972 miles

All tyres perished and cracked

Both front tyres low on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged

Fail 23 May 2014 49,972 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres perished and cracked

Both front tyres low on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen damaged

Pass 1 May 2013 45,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyres starting to perish

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 40,428 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 May 2012 40,428 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,449 miles

hand brake 19%

Fail 17 Aug 2011 38,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 35,328 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,404 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front bumper damaged

various oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 22,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 18,919 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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LM03 WYD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM03 WYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM03 WYD registered?

LM03 WYD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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